NZ’s summer keeps getting better
NZ’s summer keeps getting better
Trent Boult reckons the Black Caps just keep getting better.
Adrian Seconi
Into the unknown: NZ will have to think on its feet
Into the unknown: NZ will have to think on its feet
New Zealand coach Paul Wiseman was not giving much away before the under-19 World Cup campaign gets under way in Mount Maunganui today.
Good knock shows bounce no worry for Khan
Good knock shows bounce no worry for Khan
Not everybody in the Pakistan batting line-up is struggling with the extra bounce the New Zealand pitches have provided.
But wait . . . there’s a catch!
But wait . . . there’s a catch!
Tyler McCleery (11) was rather pleased with himself after he caught this towering catch during a cricket promotion at the University Oval yesterday.
NZ bowlers urged to be ruthless
NZ bowlers urged to be ruthless
The Black Caps want to be more ruthless with the ball. Pakistan needs to get on top of the bounce.
Dunedin catches cricket fever
Dunedin catches cricket fever
Will he? Won’t he? Mosgiel 7-year-old Alex Samuels lines up a catch during a cricket promotion at the University Oval yesterday.
Pace something I work hard at, Ferguson says
Pace something I work hard at, Ferguson says
Black Caps pace bowler Lockie Ferguson does not have great memories of his first visit to the University Oval.
Pakistan working to combat extra bounce
Pakistan working to combat extra bounce
Pakistan batting coach Grant Flower managed a wry smile when he heard the Black Caps were having a gym day and skipping a scheduled net practice.
Dunedin one-dayer sold out
Cricket one-dayer sold out two days before game
You have left it too late if you thought you would grab some tickets for the one-day international.
All targets in wicket preparation reached
All targets in wicket preparation reached
Here is the hot tip from the groundsman - the wicket at the University Oval could be on the slower side.
Qauqau-Dodds banned two years for possessing steroid
Qauqau-Dodds banned two years for possessing steroid
Alhambra-Union winger Ben Qauqau-Dodds' suspension for anti-doping violations has shocked club stalwarts.
Santner wary of Pakistan's quality
Santner wary of Pakistan's quality
Mitch is not expecting any help from the pitch. But then again, Black Caps all-rounder Mitchell Santner might not need any help.
City proving ideal for Australian's title preparation
City proving ideal for Australian's title preparation
Australian middleweight Tommy Browne is preparing for one of the biggest fights of his career and he has chosen to spend the week before it in Dunedin.
Stirring welcome for cricketers
Stirring welcome for cricketers
Sportsmen know they are at Dunedin Airport when a lone bagpiper provides the mood music as they make their way to the team bus.
Call to reassess concussion substitutes
Concussion substitutes something we need to look at: Mills
Players' advocate Heath Mills believes it is time the ICC reconsidered its position on whether to allow concussion substitutions in the international games.
Otago beaten by 100-plus - again
Otago beaten by 100-plus - again
It is a bugger when you get out for 99.
Volts finally crack the twenty20 nut
Volts finally crack the twenty20 nut
Otago snapped its winless streak with a breakthrough twenty20 victory on Saturday.
Kitchen, Viljoen, Rae named in Otago 13 to play CD
Kitchen, Viljoen, Rae named in Otago 13 to play CD
Otago has made three changes as its searches for its first twenty20 win this season.
Hicks beacon in darkness for Otago
Hicks beacon in darkness for Otago
Figuratively speaking, Shawn Hicks is standing at the end of a long, dimly-lit tunnel holding a torch.
Turnbull relishing return after long recovery
Turnbull relishing return after long recovery
Dayna Turnbull is ready to stop dodging imaginary opponents and start evading real ones.